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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see that you have the solid oral and written communication skills required for Substance Abuse Social Worker positions. The interviewer wants to hear that you have the necessary communication skills for the role. Your job duties will include speaking with clients, family members, coworkers, and other agencies. You will also perform assessment tests, develop treatment plans, and must have excellent documentation skills.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on your written and oral communication skills. If you have a former supervisor who commented on your excellent communication skills in a letter of recommendation or performance review, use their description in your response. The interviewer wants to know that you can speak clearly with others while properly documenting reports and other forms of written communications.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have solid communication skills and feel this is one of my greatest strengths. I took two years of communications courses in college and have honed my verbal and written communication skills over the years. I have a performance review from my previous employer highlighting these skills and have a copy if you would like to see it."

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